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Hiling.

I may look to you like your son, Daida,

but I am Bosse.

Huh?

Daida, what are you talking about?

It's me.

Then, that would mean...

If you're King Bosse, what about Daida?

Where did Daida go?

I don't know.

Queen Hiling!

That sheen of sweat and tears

Is unrivaled in allure

So give me a grin

Breathing ragged from exertion

You're sublime without compare

Ranking of Kings

Feeling flat like a drink without the fizz

You slowly melted into languid days

But even a duckling can spread its wings

And dream of soaring the skies as a swan

Rather than wander aimlessly

Let's savor everything that we've awaited

Taking only the shortcuts leaves you unsatiated

Taking your time, taking the hard road

You just couldn't make it

Are you still going to chase the sunset?

Well, run into the distance!

Your muddied boots and muddier footprints surely lead to the future

Now break into a dash!

Breathing torn from exertion

You're sublime without compare

Episode 9

The Queen and the Shield

Daida...

Daida...

Daida!

Do not let Queen Hiling go out under any circumstances.

Understood?

King Bosse.

Dorshe?

Why was I removed as Spear of the King and reassigned to be the new queen's personal guard?

Further, what exactly am I protecting her from here in this peaceful kingdom

throughout which your influence extends?

King Bosse!

For now, just stay with the queen for a while.

If you decide that the queen is not worth protecting,

then I shall reconsider.

I have lost the king's trust in me...

My bodyguard? You?

Yes, Your Majesty.

You're awfully large and unkempt, aren't you?

Hmph.

Well, if that is what King Bosse has ordered, then guard me you shall.

I would ask only that you keep your distance.

But I'm afraid duty compels me to stay by your side, Your Majesty.

I am the queen!

Did you not hear my order?!

I-I am terribly sorry!

Look over there.

Something to do with Prince Bojji?

I'm going to be that boy's mother.

However, it has been fairly difficult.

He seems to be wary of me.

Which is why I believe he'll be more wary if you stand beside me.

Prince, have some cake.

Just a minute!

Prince! Cake!

I have... cake!

Prince... Cake...

How can he be so quick on his feet?

This is "How are you?"

Like this?

Yes, that was right.

Prince, how are you?

Prince!

I didn't get through to him at all, did I?!

I-I am awfully sorry!

Oh, no.

I suppose I need to practice a bit more.

I apologize.

Would you teach me some more?

Y-Yes, Your Majesty.

She seems so awkward.

Do you think that you have lost my trust?

Huh?

You are too soft.

Someone who can suppress their emotions

and carry out their duties with a level head, such as Apeas, is more fit to be at the king's side.

So do you believe Hiling worth protecting?

It seems cruel to ask such a thing about the queen.

What say you, Dorshe?

It is not for me to decide...

but yes.

Is that not true of everyone?

He is quite suited for the task.

Indeed.

When did this happen?!

It's all right.

This is the man who will protect us.

Well, I guess you're just going to have to gradually grow on him.

It's all right.

Just let me take care of this.

Okay!

Let's run!

That's it, that's it!

You see? He's following us.

Queen Hiling...

I must say, you aren't very quick.

Can I really trust you to protect me?

Of course.

I will protect you.

No!

Simply defending isn't getting me anywhere.

If that's how it's going to be...

Come on!

These creatures, which are both nimble and have superior offensive power,

are said to be able to defeat even the great Gigantes in packs.

"Witch's Enchantment."

Those monsters can't compete with Dorshe's brute force.

That being said, if he removes his armor,

he will be fodder for their sharp claws and fangs.

Dorshe will be unable to protect Hiling.

Monsters have been set loose to go after Hiling.

I allowed it to happen.

Will you stay at her side or choose to follow me?

First, you order me to protect her, but now—

King Bosse, what exactly are you plotting?

Not yet...

Don't... let your guard down yet.

It can't be!

What is it?

I can no longer sense the monsters.

The assassination has failed.

I see.

Miranjo, why don't we enjoy this moment?

King Bosse.

Ah, King Bosse, my joy is more than I can put in words.

At last. At last!

I can't keep my magic up anymore!

I'm powerless.

That isn't true.

King Bosse, I will go to the underworld to gather more monsters.

Excuse me for a bit.

Miranjo, what is it that drives you so?

Well...

Forgive me.

I truly wish to give you that which you desire.

I'm such a graceless person.

As am I. So twisted

and ugly.

No. Miranjo,

you are pure and most beautiful.

It's all right.

It's all right. I'm right here.

Am I dead?

You most certainly are not.

Not while I'm here.

I-I am terribly sorry!

I promise I will repay this kindness!

It's all right.

You protected me, didn't you?

All done.

Thanks.

I'm going to fight, too.

Against King Bosse.

And I will get Daida back!

It's no use.

I walk and walk...

but there's no way out.

Will I be trapped inside this prison of darkness for the rest of my life?

No, no, no!

Once more to the underworld!

I shall bring the mightiest under my control and march onward to a new era with King Bosse!

Queen Hiling, please wait!

We can't say for certain that King Bosse is the one who targeted you!

Queen Hiling!

I'm certain he's involved in this somehow.

I will hear his explanation for myself!

Queen Hiling.

King Bosse, what is your objective?

A trivial matter.

A trivial matter?

What exactly might that be?

What would make you go so far as to possess Daida?

Our own son, Daida!

Indeed, you bring up a fair point.

How can you be so calm about this?!

It's as though you're not even involved!

You died!

Give me back Daida! Right this instant!

You can still make this right.

Please...

Please show me you have some pride!

As the king—

No, even worse. Have you no shame as his father?

King Bosse!

Where is Daida?! Answer me!

A voice! I hear a voice!

It belongs to...

Mother! Mother!

What is it?

I'm certain I just heard...

Mother!

Daida!

Huh?

Where are you? Where are you, Daida?!

Daida!

Mother!

Daida! Daida!

Mother!

Daida!

Mother!

Mother!

Mother!

Daida! That's where you are!

Daida!

Daida! I'm right here!

Mother!

You're safe, aren't you, Daida?

It's all right.

Your mother will rescue you, no matter what it takes!

Dorshe, Daida is right here!

He's calling for help!

Dorshe, go save Daida!

What are you waiting for?!

He's right here!

Can't you hear his voice?!

Queen Hiling, I'm sorry to say I can't hear him.

Queen Hiling!

Why did you stop me?!

Daida is right there!

But that is also King Daida's body!

Dorshe!

I beg your forgiveness, Queen Hiling.

Dorshe, I don't think there will be any attacks on Hiling for a while.

But I'm certain she'll be killed by the next one.

If you don't want her to die, get her out of the country.

And then...

bide your time.

What will happen if we wait?

I am only going with the flow myself.

Go on!

Yes, sire.

I can't hear anything anymore.

It can't be...

It can't be!

No!

No! No!

No!

Help me...

Help me!

She did it!

This is all her doing!

I swear I'll make her pay!

I'll kill you!

I'll kill you, Mirror!

But how am I going to get out of here?

Everything is dark. I hear only silence.

I'm fighting this deluge of anxiety that keeps coming at me.

Could this be what it's like in Brother's world?

Don't leave me all on my own

I wonder when I became so accustomed

To days of bearing such heavy burdens

You can put the hard stuff off till later

'Cause the night is awaiting lonesome little me

Don't let me feel so torn

By desolate solitude ever again

When remembering those nights

Please don't call it loneliness

If you're feeling vulnerable

I'll be vulnerable with you

So if you're just acting tough

I'll softly embrace all your weakness

I won't let you feel alone